Teenage 4-H instructors show campers how to assemble sweet potato boats at an event in Pollock Saturday designed to promote healthy lifestyles in youth. JEFF MATTHEWS/JMATTHEWS@THETOWNTALK.COM

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Jeff Matthews
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Teenagers from across the state came to Grant Parish last weekend to teach youngsters that being healthy can be fun.

"Made in the USA -- 4-H Food & Fitness Way" was held at Grant Walker near Pollock Saturday and Sunday. The goal of the event, and others like it across the country, was to encourage young people to adopt healthy habits and share what they learn with people around them.

"It's no secret Louisiana is one of the unhealthiest states, if not the unhealthiest state," said Tricia Grayson, director of outreach for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. "We have a real problem with childhood ...